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... wizard help or the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for saving a Profile. a. Click Next to continue. a. b. and the Settings page opens. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 These setup instructions assume that you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. First, install the WG311 v3 software. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. Unplug the computer...
... wizard help or the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for saving a Profile. a. Click Next to continue. a. b. and the Settings page opens. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 These setup instructions assume that you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. First, install the WG311 v3 software. Now, install the wireless PCI adapter. Unplug the computer...
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...is subject to change without notice. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in the United States and/or other countries, see your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio ...the use or application of Microsoft Corporation in a residential installation. All rights reserved. NETGEAR, INC. Information is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of product and software upgrades. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with the specifications for...
...is subject to change without notice. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in the United States and/or other countries, see your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio ...the use or application of Microsoft Corporation in a residential installation. All rights reserved. NETGEAR, INC. Information is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of product and software upgrades. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with the specifications for...
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... Icon Colors 1-8 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WG311 v3 LED ...1-9 Removing the WG311 v3 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software 1-10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles ...2-5 Setting up a Profile to Connect...
... Icon Colors 1-8 The Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 WG311 v3 LED ...1-9 Removing the WG311 v3 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software 1-10 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-2 Finding a Network ...2-4 Profiles ...2-5 Adding Profiles ...2-5 Setting up a Profile to Connect...
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... Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 2-10. The WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter provides highly effective security features, which are covered in "Wireless Security" on your network. Deploy the security features appropriate to wireless networks. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter, please make sure that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter...
... Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on page 2-10. The WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter provides highly effective security features, which are covered in "Wireless Security" on your network. Deploy the security features appropriate to wireless networks. Verify System Requirements Before installing the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter, please make sure that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter...
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... your NETGEAR dealer. Wireless Assistant - Configuration Utility Software - For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the parts are constructed with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter...
... your NETGEAR dealer. Wireless Assistant - Configuration Utility Software - For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the parts are constructed with the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter...
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... Updates window opens. a. Figure 1-1 1-3 v3.0, February 2007 To install the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. Click Install the Software. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain how to install...
... Updates window opens. a. Figure 1-1 1-3 v3.0, February 2007 To install the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. Click Install the Software. If the CD main page does not appear, double click Autorun.exe on the CD. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings are covered in this chapter explain how to install...
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... position the antenna to install from the CD. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Figure 1-2 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b. e. h. g. If not, you are connected to shut down your wireless PCI adapter. If you can set up your computer and unplug the power...
... position the antenna to install from the CD. When the software has been installed the Connection Wizard prompts you to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Figure 1-2 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual b. e. h. g. If not, you are connected to shut down your wireless PCI adapter. If you can set up your computer and unplug the power...
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...: After you install the WG311 v3 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PCI adapter shows the network connection. It is looking for a network association. 1-7 v3.0, February 2007 Solid indicates a connection. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart...
...: After you install the WG311 v3 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the lower right of the connection. • Smart Wizard Status Bar: Clicking on the wireless PCI adapter shows the network connection. It is looking for a network association. 1-7 v3.0, February 2007 Solid indicates a connection. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual The Smart...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Removing the WG311 v3 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Remove the WG311 v3 adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Download...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Removing the WG311 v3 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Remove the WG311 v3 adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, then restart your computer. 4. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Upgrading the WG311 v3 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Download...
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...to open the Smart Wizard. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can also scan to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your wireless network settings in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Understanding the... 2007 The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to : • View details about wireless networks: 1. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. Use the icon to view...
...to open the Smart Wizard. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can also scan to search for your wireless PCI adapter • Save your wireless network settings in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Understanding the... 2007 The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to : • View details about wireless networks: 1. When you have installed the software from the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 Resource CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. Use the icon to view...
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If you want to use. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Finding a Network During the WG311 v3 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard to view the available networks and select the one ... need to know the security settings for the network that you want to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Hidden Network Figure 2-3 3. For example, if WEP is used then you must enter the SSID. After installation you can use ...
If you want to use. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Finding a Network During the WG311 v3 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard to view the available networks and select the one ... need to know the security settings for the network that you want to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Hidden Network Figure 2-3 3. For example, if WEP is used then you must enter the SSID. After installation you can use ...
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...check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on a Windows PC, refer to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Note: If ... addresses on your network. Use the icon to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Figure 2-5 2-7 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. See the link to open ...
...check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on a Windows PC, refer to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Note: If ... addresses on your network. Use the icon to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Figure 2-5 2-7 v3.0, February 2007 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. See the link to open ...
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... This will cause a continuous ping to be installed and configured properly on your wireless adapter. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with accessing...any other wireless networks near your computers. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Please see "Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in Appendix B. If you cannot connect, see the link to -computer network. 5. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 ...
... This will cause a continuous ping to be installed and configured properly on your wireless adapter. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. In the Start Ad Hoc field, choose the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for problems with accessing...any other wireless networks near your computers. On the Settings tab page of the Smart Wizard, select or type the Network Name (SSID). 2. Please see "Removing the WG311 v3 Software" in Appendix B. If you cannot connect, see the link to -computer network. 5. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 ...
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... connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is installed in a PCI slot in your computer. c. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in a profile name. The...
... connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is installed in a PCI slot in your computer. c. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. a. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in a profile name. The...
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...b. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES]. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in Appendix B. 3. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the ... configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. a. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is properly installed in the PCI slot in your settings in a Profile. b. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below...
...b. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES]. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile name. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 v3 is configured in Appendix B. 3. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the ... configure WPA2-PSK Security. 1. a. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is properly installed in the PCI slot in your settings in a Profile. b. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Follow the steps below...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the Smart Wizard. b. a. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. c. Save your computer. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 ... the Profile box, select the profile or type in this profile. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is properly installed in a PCI slot in your settings in Appendix B. 3. Click the Save Profile button. Click Apply, and then click...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Setting up WPA-PSK Security Follow the steps below to exit the Smart Wizard. b. a. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. c. Save your computer. Make sure the WG311 v3 software is installed and the WG311 ... the Profile box, select the profile or type in this profile. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is properly installed in a PCI slot in your settings in Appendix B. 3. Click the Save Profile button. Click Apply, and then click...
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... information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for wireless transmission. v3.0, February 2007 2-17 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive.... • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver release date. Governments regulate the channels used for the wireless adapter. About Page The About page displays the current software version information. The approved channels for...
... information is displayed in the About page: • Regional Domain: This is the region setting for wireless transmission. v3.0, February 2007 2-17 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual • Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real time graph identifying the total, receive.... • Driver Version: The wireless adapter driver version. • Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver release date. Governments regulate the channels used for the wireless adapter. About Page The About page displays the current software version information. The approved channels for...
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... is WEP protected (either 64 or 128 bit encryption), you will be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Also, refer to an access point. The WG311 v3 wireless LED blinks but the WG311 v3 is trying to connect to an access point, but cannot...your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. For information about troubleshooting your computer if one is WPA-PSK protected, you may not be prompted to an access point. The access point is available and there is good signal strength. • If the access point is available. Reload the WG311 v3 software, if necessary....
... is WEP protected (either 64 or 128 bit encryption), you will be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Also, refer to an access point. The WG311 v3 wireless LED blinks but the WG311 v3 is trying to connect to an access point, but cannot...your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. For information about troubleshooting your computer if one is WPA-PSK protected, you may not be prompted to an access point. The access point is available and there is good signal strength. • If the access point is available. Reload the WG311 v3 software, if necessary....
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Table 3-1. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you upgraded your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your system and it needs to the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. Make sure that the access point is assigned to be a physical layer problem or a network...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual Table 3-1. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you upgraded your WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your system and it needs to the WG311 v3 Wireless PCI Adapter. Make sure that the access point is assigned to be a physical layer problem or a network...